Butte semi-weekly miner. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1886-1890, 1887-03-09
CROSSING THE DARK RIVER.
Henry Ward Beecher Dying
General News.

| General News.
| PASSING AWAY.
scious and Without Pain.
New YORK, March s.-At p. m. Henr,
Ward Beecher's condition remained with
out noticeable change. He is yet uncon
scious and is said to be slowly sinking
He moves his right hand occasionally.
New YORK, March 6, 9 p. m.-Long be
fore daylight this morning it was notice.
that many more people were on the street
than was usual in the vicinity OF tn
Beeeher residence, and by 8 O'Clock ther,
was quite crowd eagerly looking for tn
first bulletin. At 9 O'Clock the followin,
bulletin was issued: ''Beecher is about
the came, no change since last night. ,
The first bulletin was signed by DR.. w. 8
Searls, the Beecher family physician, anG
as it was posted on the door-post ths
people crowded the stoop to read it
There was feeling of thankfulness plainly
visible on their countenances that the life
of the illustrious divine was still spared
and as the day advanced the throng on the
/ sidewalks on Clark and Hicks streets
rendered the streets almost impassable
In the crowd we're people of every station
from the millionaire to the prosperous
tradesman and poor laboring man. Ex.
| pressions of sym pathy and coincidence were
heard on all sides.
| ANOTHER POWERFUL INDICATION
of the high esteem in which the Plymouth
pastor was held by all classes. During the
morning scores OF carriages drove past the
house and the occupants of many Of them
aligited and walked up to the bulletin and
then departed, while others left their cards
with the attendant. Those who were more
intimately acquainted were admitted into
the house and made inquiries concerning
the patient personally, but only the imme-
diate family were allowed in the sick cham
Der. There was, however, an exception
made in the case Of Rev. De Witt Talmadge,
who called with his daughter Edith, about
1:3O and he was admitted into Mr.. Beech
er's presence. Fifteen minutes later Tai.
madge left the house. Other callers were
mostly city officials of New York and
Brooklyn. About 10 o'clock this morning
Hammond arrived at the house and one
hour later thefollowing bulletin was posted:
professor w. Hammond. of New York, in
consultation. freely confirms the opinion of
the physicians that Bescher is gradually
failing. He may, however, live for some
days. That
ALL HOPE WAS GIVEN UP
was plainly indicated by his bulletin and
the remark of Dewitt Talmadse: 1T is
very Serious" as he passed out. Halliday
conducted the services of Plymouth
Church this morning, and at IL O'Clock
the bulletin was re"d by the congregation.
The effect of it was noticeable on the con-
gregation by the number of handkerchiefs
present. At the church of DIR. Talmadge.
the scene after the reverend gentleman's
prayer was almost as affecting. DR.. Tai
madge made
4 VERY TENDER APPEAL
on behalf of Beecher. He prayed fervently
for the divine blessing on the afflicted
preacher and alluded to Mr. Beecher as the
friend of the millionaire. the friend of the
workingman, OF the friendless, and Of all
men, whether rich or poor.
At 2:3O p. m. this bulletin appeared:
"Dr. Hammond in consultation. Beecher
in state of deep coma all day. No sign
OF pain or consciousness of any sort.
Death is considered certain at any in
definite unexpectedly to-day"
Since the doctors informed the members
of the family that it was only g. question
of time for the end, they remain in the sick
chamber awaiting every movement. The
eldest daughter, wife of Rev. Samuel Sco-
vile, of Stamford, Conn.,, arrived at the
house Saturday night, and her husband
and two children will Immediately follow.
The other members OF the family in the
house now are: Mr.. Beecher's eldest son,
Col. Beecher. his wife and two daughters
Beecher and his wife, who live at Columbia
Heights. Their son Herbert, who has been
to San Francisco for, is on
the ocean between Portland, Oregon, and
San Francisco. He is not expected to
reach New York in time to see his father
alive, as he is not due in San Francisco till
tomorrow (Monday), and then he has
weeks ride before he can reach home.
The condition OF Mr.. Beecher has not
changed through the day. He
is in deep comatose state from which he
cannot be aroused, and from which he will
never, probably, rally. He rests quietly,
like one in deepest sleep, and gives no indi-
cations of pain or uneasiness. His pulse
varies from 80 to 100. At one time for
several hours it intermitted two or three
quite regular and quite hard and
full. Temperature has ranged from 100
to 1907 and at present stands at 1907.
Respira tions number about 80 to a min
ute. Body and extremities are equally
warm; face is flushed, and has a somewhat
livid hue. He is unable to speak or swal-
low anything except small guam
titles of liquid which must be cautiously
to prevent choking.
All three medical advisers are in full and
entire accord as to the nature and loca-
tion of the disease, it's present status, re-
medal measures to be employed and as to
that the history of to-day confirms the
opinion they have entertained from the
that recovery is not 10 be hoped
for; that though the effusion of blood into
the brain is now stopped fresh hemor-
rhage may at any time occur and
speedily end life. That is not likely
to happen so far as present indications
are to be trusted, and should it occur that
his life may be spared, yet. several days.
How long, depends on his endurance and
strength of his constitution. No one ex-
cept Mrs. Beecher and her children are al
lowed to approach the bedside. No further
bulletin will be issued until Monday morn
ing.
At IL o'clock Beecher's condition was re-
ported unchanged, save for gradual sink
ing towards the inevitable end. General
Horatio King left the house at that hour
and expressed the opinion that Beecher
will die during the night or morning.
Up to 3 a. m. no report has been received
rom Beecher. DR.. Hammond said to-
night: "Beecher will never be conscious
again. There is absolutely no hope. He
may die in two hours, and he may last a !
couple days longer, but death is certain"
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